Question

Find the value of X*
X=
X х
8
12

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

This is a proportion question.

8/x = 12/(12 + 6)

8/x = 12/18 Reduce the right hand side

8/x = 2/3 Cross multiply

2x = 8*3 Combine the right side

2x = 24 Divide by 2

x = 24/2

x = 12